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BodyB0024

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver Airbag Short to Ground or Cross Coupling

16 brands affected · Description from BAIC Motor data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

1What it means in plain English

A body system has a fault. Depending on the make, this range can include airbags and seat belts, windows, locks and climate control, and also charging, brake, oil or coolant sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Wiring or connector fault
  2. Faulty sensor or switch
  3. Water or corrosion in a connector
  4. Control module fault
  5. Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorB0024Driver Airbag Short to Ground or Cross Coupling BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB0024No description available Body
CheryB0024Driver airbag short to ground or cross coupling BrandBody
DaewooB0024Driver Airbag Squib Circuit Signal Low BrandBody
DFXKB0024Driver airbag short to ground or cross coupling BrandBody
GeelyB0024Driver airbag short to ground or cross coupling BrandBody
GMB0024No description available Body
HoldenB0024Passenger Knee Air Bag Deployment Loop BrandBody
IsuzuB0024No description available Body
OpelB0024No description available Body
PeugeotB0024No description available Body
SaabB0024SIR 24 Atual BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0024Seat Tilt Feedback Loss BrandBody
SmartB0024No description available Body
SprinterB0024No description available Body
SWM MotorB0024Driver airbag is short circuit to ground or wired BrandBody

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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